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Considering Bandit 17 of unknown vintage

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• Start date Jul 2, 2014
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Hello, I am seeking advice and opinions on a Bandit 17 MFG as a beginner sailers first boat to learn and get their hands salty.  

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Small boats are generally the best for acquiring and honing sailing skills. They will not be the easiest to learn on but the better. A small boat usually responds quicker to changes in wind speed and direction and to the corresponding control inputs. They will require your attention most of the time. Larger boats will provide a more stable platform, be less responsive and more forgiving. A small boat will challenge you and make you a better sailor.  

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The Bandit 17 is a 17.0ft fractional sloop designed by Rod MacAlpine-Downie / Dick Gibbs and built in fiberglass by MFG Boat Company (USA) since 1972.

The Bandit 17 is an ultralight sailboat which is a very high performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat.

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Home - Sailboat Listings 17.00 ft / 5.18 m - 1972 - Rod Macalpine-Downie / Dick Gibbs - Sail MFG (USA)

BANDIT 17 Sailboat Data

Hull Type: Centerboard Dinghy Rigging Type: Fractional Sloop LOA: 17.00 ft / 5.18 m LWL: 16.40 ft / 5.00 m S.A. (reported): 162.00 ft² / 15.05 m² Beam: 6.67 ft / 2.03 m Displacement: 520.00 lb / 236 kg Max Draft: 4.00 ft / 1.22 m Min Draft: 0.67 ft / 0.20 m Construction: FG First Built: 1972 Builder: Sail MFG (USA) Designer: Rod Macalpine-Downie / Dick Gibbs

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Hull Speed: 5.43 kn

Review of Bandit 17

Basic specs..

The hull is made of fibreglass. Generally, a hull made of fibreglass requires only a minimum of maintenance during the sailing season. And outside the sailing season, just bottom cleaning and perhaps anti-fouling painting once a year - a few hours of work, that's all.

The boat equipped with a fractional rig. A fractional rig has smaller headsails which make tacking easier, which is an advantage for cruisers and racers, of course. The downside is that having the wind from behind often requires a genaker or a spinnaker for optimal speed.

CentreBoard

The Bandit 17 is equipped with a centreboard keel. A centreboard keel is a pivoting lifting keel, allowing to sail both coastal and inland waters.

The boat can sail close to the beach as the draft is just 0.20 - 0.30 meter (0.66 - 0.96 ft) dependent of the load. See immersion rate below.

Sailing characteristics

This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.

The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Bandit 17 is about 68 kg/cm, alternatively 380 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 68 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 380 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.

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Mfg Bandit 17 Sailboat With Moody Trailer And 4hp Johnson Outboard Motor

• Model: Bandit 17
• Condition: Used

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MFG BANDIT 17 Designed by Rod Macalpine-Downie, a world famous sailboat designer. Main features: Self draining cockpit Cabin with 3'2" of headroon and 6'6" of length Large foredeck hatch 6'1" cockpit seats Specifications: Length: 17'0" Beam: 6'8" Draft: 4'0" board down, 8" board up Sail area: 162 sq.ft Length of mast: 22' Weight: 520 lbs stripped; 600 lbs all up...

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A division of MFG (Molded Fiberglass Corporation), the original contractor for the fiberglass body of the Chevrolet Corvette, based in Ohio, USA. The founder, Robert S. Morrison, apparently never wished to build, or certain SELL boats. But when a proposal to build fiberglass hulls for the Lyman (power) Boat company fell through, a Boat division (located at Union City, PA), was formed. The lineup consisted primarily of small powerboats. (MFG made power boats for Sears and Roebuck for many years.) The origins of the sail boat division are unclear. Some (early) boats are listed as being built by Anchor Reinforced Plastics. The address listing for Anchor Reinforced Plastics was Hazel Park, MI. In 1965 The company was offering the WHISTLER, PINTAIL, and TEAL under the ‘Anchor Sailboat Division’. Later the name seems to have changed to ‘SailMFG’ when the company bought the Gibbs Boat company in the early 1970’s.(At this time located in Lasalle, Michigan, USA.)

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The Bandit is a true balance of durability, performance, speed and value. Ideal for those who want the best design features of the Ambush, yet want a slightly more compact and lighter boat for an even a faster and smoother ride. Get ready to venture out on the water to hunt, fish or just have some fun.

Bandit Models

The Bandit will give you the same handling and design as our famous Ambush model, with many of the same options available but with the added option of a 27″ Jet Motor Transom.

Bandit is designed to give you a smooth dry ride with the speed and maneuverability you want to navigate those bends and corners.

The Bandit features a wider square transom that is available in a low, high or jet model.

This design enables you to carry a larger load and  helps the boat get up on plane faster due to the additional 2 ft square surface area.

Comes with standard pod seating and lots of room. Choose from either a Mid or High deck with additional storage.

Our heavy duty top gunnel rail is perfect for mounting accessories and runs the length of the boat.  Also features a special groove designed for additional wiring and can be covered with rail trim.

Available in both Standard and Stealth Series model

Versatile all around solid boat that’s extremely tough and it shows! Designed for hunting, fishing or a fun day on the water. Enjoy a smooth ride with exceptional handling and performance. Some features are limited on the Bandit, making this a lighter all around boat that is more economical but extremely fast.

• All-Welded Aluminum
• 5 Longitudinal Ribs
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• USCG Approved Nav Lights
• Diamond Plate Aluminum Floor

Mid or High Deck

• Base Paint Coat

Bandit SS Models

Bandit Stealth Series is built like our Bandit Standard but with a 5052 grade .80 aluminum hull. The Stealth series is 20% lighter than the standard with the .100 aluminum hull but gives you the same handling. The Bandit SS has an overall lighter weight which gives you more speed.

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Bandit Options Available

The Bandit has the following options available.

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Available in Low 16”, Tall 21” or our new Jet 27″ transom.

Choose between the Mid or High Deck

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Removable handles available in 18 inches.

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Run the fuel line from the front storage to the back.

Switch Panel w/ Dry Storage  & Cup Holder

Keep your valuables dry and secure.

Switch Plate w/ Cup Holder

Surface Mount Seat Bases

Additional PEX Pipe

In addition to the standard PVC pipe that runs factory wiring, we will run an additional 1″ PEX pipe under the floor from bilge to front storage for your wiring.

Non-Skid Paltech 6000 Liner

Very durable Non-Skid surface that is painted to match the boat.

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Go to 1977 Bandit 15 by MFG, a long-time boat builder 287 IMAGES SailboatData.com 1986 Dixie Bandit 17' Boat Located In Greentown, PA 1986 Dixie Bandit 17' Boat Located In Greentown, PA 3rd image for "1987 17' Dixie Boat Works 170 BANDIT" 1986 Dixie Bandit 17' Boat Located In Greentown, PA 1986 Dixie Bandit 17' Boat Located In Greentown, PA VIDEO 1977 C&C 24' Sailboat (Final weeks of its life before demolition) 1987 MARSHALL 22' CATBOAT for sale in New Shoreham, Rhode Island, US The Secret About Our Boat Jongert 34m at Sunset We're LEAVING the US Mourners gather after dozens killed when a migrant sailboat capsized COMMENTS BANDIT 17 BANDIT 17. Save to Favorites . Beta Marine. BOTH. US IMPERIAL. METRIC. Sailboat Specifications Definitions ... 1997), states that a boat with a BN of less than 1.3 will be slow in light winds. A boat with a BN of 1.6 or greater is a boat that will be reefed often in offshore cruising. Derek Harvey, "Multihulls for Cruising and Racing ... Bandit 17 Bandit 17 is a 16′ 11″ / 5.2 m monohull sailboat designed by J.R. (Rod) Macalpine-Downie and Dick Gibbs and built by MFG Boat Company starting in 1972. ... Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay). D: ... Considering Bandit 17 of unknown vintage 7,134. CC 30 South Florida. Jul 3, 2014. #4. Small boats are generally the best for acquiring and honing sailing skills. They will not be the easiest to learn on but the better. A small boat usually responds quicker to changes in wind speed and direction and to the corresponding control inputs. They will require your attention most of the time. Review of Bandit 17 Keel. The Bandit 17 is equipped with a centerboard keel. A centerboard keel is a pivoting lifting keel, allowing to sail both coastal and inland waters. The boat can sail close to the beach as the draft is just 0.20 - 0.30 meter (0.66 - 0.96 ft) dependent of the load. See immersion rate below. Bandit 17 The Bandit 17 is a 17.0ft fractional sloop designed by Rod MacAlpine-Downie / Dick Gibbs and built in fiberglass by MFG Boat Company (USA) since 1972. The Bandit 17 is an ultralight sailboat which is a very high performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat. Specifications BANDIT 17 BANDIT 17 Sailboat Data Hull Type: Centerboard Dinghy Rigging Type: Fractional Sloop LOA: 17.00 ft / 5.18 m LWL: 16.40 ft / 5.00 m S.A. (reported): 162.00 ft² / 15.05 m² Beam: 6.67 ft / 2.03 m Displacement: 520.00 lb / 236 kg Max Draft: 4.00 ft / 1.22 m Min Draft: 0.67 ft / 0.20 m Construction: FG First Built: 1972 Builder: Sail MFG (USA ... 1975 MFG Bandit 17 1975 MFG Bandit 17. This MFG Bandit 17 sailboat has a fiberglass hull and an LOA of 17 feet (length over all). The boat has a 1298 inch beam. This sailboat is set up to sail as a Sloop. The craft has 165 square feet of sail area. Displacement for the boat is 600 lbs. The draft of this sailboat is approximately 6'6". Review of MFG Bandit 17 The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for MFG Bandit 17 is about 201 kg/cm, alternatively 1125 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 201 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 1125 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch. Bandit 17 I know I developed the taping systems for the boot stripes. I really don't think the Bandit 17 was made in 1972. The sail number on the 1979 catalog boat was only 295 and, once we started, we were always building at least a couple a week. I had NOTHING to do with the actual final layup schedules. 1976 Sail Mfg BANDIT 17 Standard Equipment, Boat Value, Boat Price 1976 Sail Mfg BANDIT 17 Standard Equipment, Boat Value, Boat Price & Craft Specs | J.D. Power 1975 MFG Bandit 17-foot Sailboat This MFG Bandit 17 sailboat has a fiberglass hull and an LOA of 17 feet (length over all). This sailboat is set up to sail as a Sloop. The craft has 165 square feet of sail area. Displacement for the boat is 600 lbs. The draft of this sailboat is approximately 6'6". (For those brand new to sailing, draft is important to remember since you can ... 1980 Sail Mfg BANDIT 17 Specs Take advantage of real dealer pricing and shop special offers on new and used boats. Select your boat to get started. A boat's history affects it's value—check the history of this 1980 Sail Mfg and avoid buying a previously damaged boat. Check for storm damage, accidents, loss, theft, registration ... 1978 MFG Bandit 17 The 1978 MFG Bandit 17 sailboat has a fiberglass hull and has an overall length of 17 feet (sometimes referred to as LOA). The width (or beam) of this craft is 68 inches. This boat is rigged as a Sloop. The sail area for the sailboat is 162 square feet. The displacement for the boat is approximately 600 lbs. The draft of this sailboat is ... 1977 MFG Bandit 17 1977 MFG Bandit 17 . This MFG sailboat has a hull made of fiberglass and has an overall length of 17 feet. The beam (or width) of this craft is 68 inches. This sailboat is rigged as a Sloop. The sail area for the boat is 162 square feet. Approximate displacement for the vessel comes in at around 600 pounds. According to our records, the draft ... Review of Bandit 17 The Bandit 17 is equipped with a centerboard keel. A centerboard keel is a pivoting lifting keel, allowing to sail both coastal and inland waters. The boat can sail close to the beach as the draft is just 0.20 - 0.30 meter (0.66 - 0.96 ft) dependent of the load. Mfg Bandit 17 Sailboat With Moody Trailer And 4hp Johnson Outboard Seller notes. MFG BANDIT 17 Designed by Rod Macalpine-Downie, a world famous sailboat designer. Main features: Self draining cockpit Cabin with 3'2" of headroon and 6'6" of length Large foredeck hatch 6'1" cockpit seats Specifications: Length: 17'0" Beam: 6'8" Draft: 4'0" board down, 8" board up Sail area: 162 sq.ft Length of mast: 22' Weight: 520 lbs stripped; 600 lbs all up... MFG Boat Company The origins of the sail boat division are unclear. Some (early) boats are listed as being built by Anchor Reinforced Plastics. The address listing for Anchor Reinforced Plastics was Hazel Park, MI. In 1965 The company was offering the WHISTLER, PINTAIL, and TEAL under the 'Anchor Sailboat Division'. ... Bandit 17. 1972 • 16 ... 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